(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order makes provision for modification of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 and the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 so as to give effect in England, Wales and Scotland to the provisions contained in Notes (set out in the Schedule) exchanged between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. The Exchange of Notes amends the Convention set out in the Schedule to the Social Security (Cyprus) Order 1983 and extends sickness and maternity benefit provisions to the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus.

This Order does not impose any costs on business.